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ICSI

ICSI is a specialised step within IVF. Instead of leaving the eggs and sperm to meet on their own, the embryologist injects one sperm into each mature egg.

What is ICSI?

ICSI stands for intracytoplasmic sperm injection. For couples facing male-factor infertility, it’s one of the most important advances in fertility treatment, because it needs only one healthy sperm for each egg.

ICSI is usually advised when a semen analysis shows a low count, poor movement or unusual shapes. It’s also used when the sperm has been collected surgically, or when eggs didn’t fertilise well in a previous IVF cycle.

Every couple’s results are different. Dr. Nimisha will explain whether ICSI would add real value in your case, or whether standard IVF is enough.

Evaluating both partners

About a third of fertility problems involve the male partner. That’s why a fertility evaluation always includes a semen analysis for the man as well as tests for the woman.

What to expect

The process, step by step

  1. 01

    Stimulation & egg collection

    The first steps are the same as IVF. Hormone injections help eggs mature, and the eggs are then collected under light anaesthesia.

  2. 02

    Sperm preparation

    The semen sample is processed in the lab so the healthiest, best-moving sperm can be selected.

  3. 03

    Injection

    Using a fine needle under a high-powered microscope, the embryologist places one sperm inside each mature egg.

  4. 04

    Embryo culture & transfer

    The fertilised eggs grow in the lab for a few days. A healthy embryo is then transferred to the uterus, just as in IVF.

Questions

About ICSI

Is ICSI different from IVF?

ICSI is part of an IVF cycle. The only difference is how fertilisation happens. In standard IVF, sperm and eggs are placed together in a dish. In ICSI, a single sperm is injected into each egg.

Does ICSI guarantee fertilisation?

No, but it greatly improves the chances of fertilisation when sperm quality is a concern. Not every egg will fertilise or develop into an embryo.

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